Backache

Backache is a very common problem with every one starting from school going children to old age people. Human being is paying a price for being upright in posture with only two limbs(legs). There are hundreds of causes for low backache but there are certain measures that not only prevent but also provide benefit to people with backache problems.
1 backache is mostly due to bad habits.
2. most of overweight people have low backache
3. wrong sitting posture
4. too soft or crumbled up mattress
5. defective sitting place.
6. recent child birth
7. abortion
8. too much sexual activities
9. Lifting of heavy weight
10. Lifting of weight in a wrong way
11. wrong slippers or shoes
12. physically unfit bodies.

There are hundreds of causes , from tuberculosis to cancer but I have tried to give a simple guideline for your back problem. If you go to a doctor he will give you some pain killing tablets which will give you some temporary relief. It is your back you must correct it.

Take care of the above common cause for your backache. Spend 15 minutes of your time for spinal exercise (advice from physiotherapist).
Yoga if done properly is very good for low backache.
There is no short cut for back problem if you are overweight and do not lose weight.

Consult a doctor before you start taking medicine. Exercise should be done under supervision.

For further advice please mail your queries to sanjoysatpathy@rediffmail.com

Sadasiv Swain